Reference

Interim Management, crisis management, krizový management

Vítkovice Power Engineering a.s. (2016-2018) 1 800 employees; turnover 181mil USD/year

1,800 employees; $181M annual turnover

Led turnaround of a major engineering and manufacturing company specializing in thermal and nuclear power components. The business, Central Europe’s strongest in its segment, faced administration due to a failed international project (ADULARIA) and internal vulnerabilities.

Key achievements:

• Negotiated with the Turkish government for settlement of disrupted project commitments amid political unrest

• Secured court approval for company restructuring under insolvency protection

• Terminated 30+ loss-making contracts in 30 days, ensuring operational viability

• Maintained production output and optimized operating costs during restructuring

• Secured acquisition by a domestic investor, preserving technology portfolio and employment

LIFTCOMP a.s. (2014 - 2016) 180 employees; turnover 12,5mil USD/year

180 employees; $12.5M annual turnover

Revitalized a leading elevator and lift manufacturing company following over-investment and insolvency.

Key achievements:

• Implemented lean production and streamlined operations via barcode-based output tracking

• Reestablished trade and production alignment, improving plant efficiency and utilization

• Liquidated underutilized assets and satisfied creditor claims

• Delivered strong EBITDA, ROE & ROI prior to successful merger with a domestic investor

Hunter s.r.o. (2010 - 2012) 80 employees; turnover 48mil USD/year

80 employees; $48M annual turnover

Restructured a family-owned print tooling manufacturer following prolonged mismanagement.

Key achievements:

• Gained government authorization to restructure and retain operations

• Restored production flow by coaching leadership and implementing barcode-monitored processes

• Designed full strategy, KPI, and financial plans to support long-term sustainability

• Facilitated acquisition by KAŇÁK s.r.o., securing long-term market presence

ArcelorMittal a.s. - Válcovny plechu Frýdek Místek (2008-2010) 2800 employees; turnover 64mil USD/year

2,800 employees; $64M annual turnover

Led a $55M+ capacity expansion for transformer sheet production at a key ArcelorMittal plant.

Key achievements:

• Managed project planning, demolition, construction, and installation phases

• Oversaw transformation from 30KT to 90KT output in under 18 months

• Delivered all phases on time with operational startup generating ongoing profit

EPCOS MATSUSHITU (2005-2007) 1800 employees; turnover 132mil USD/year

1,800 employees; $132M annual turnover

Directed strategic production relocation from Austria to the Czech Republic to reduce cost structures.

Key achievements:

• Relocated operations and trained workforce in under 10 months

• Ensured uninterrupted delivery to clients like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche

• Met all technical and certification standards (ISO TS, IATF, CSR)

Tranza a.s. (2004 - 2008) 420 employees; turnover 21,8mil USD

420 employees; $21.8M annual turnover

Turned around a steel and mobile crusher manufacturer under administration.

Key achievements:

• Diversified product lines and reduced operational costs through Lean systems

• Implemented production tracking and HR restructuring with strategic KPI rollout

• Built public and international stakeholder trust; finalized successful exit

Unex a.s. (1998 - 2004) 4800 employees; turnover 142mil USD

4,800 employees; $142M annual turnover

Revitalized a heavy equipment manufacturer producing wheel excavators for coal mining.

Key achievements:

• Reduced company debt and introduced Lean tools including Kanban

• Boosted production efficiency and diversified product portfolio

• Achieved improved ROI & ROE before orchestrating the company’s sale